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Brooklyn, NY Holiday Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Brooklyn, NY Holiday Ornament
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Brooklyn, NY Holiday Ornament

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.11.39
Object Type Ornament, Holiday
Date 2009
Medium plastic, paper, textile, adhesive, paint, clay, glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 8 in x W 7 1/2 in x D 6 1/2 in (20.3 cm x 19.1 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLarge red ball holiday ornament decorated with papier-mâché images of Brooklyn landmarks and well-known people. Several three-dimensional elements are attached to the surface including mirror squares, silver foam letters spelling BROOKLYN, clay sculptures that look like pizzas, a plastic figurine of a man holding shopping bags and a base of multi-colored smaller Christmas ball ornaments. The blue ribbon on top is stitched with the word REJOICE in white.
Inscriptions and MarkingsStitched into ribbon: REJOICE
Historical NoteThis Christmas ornament was part of the holiday display for the 2009 White House Blue Room Tree.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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